Luke 12:27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
A friend shared his general life philosophy with me last year, and I have grappled with it since: “It just doesn’t matter.” On the one hand, it sounds fatalistic, like nothing you do has purpose, and I cannot subscribe to that philosophy. On the other hand, when I am really stressed out about something trivial, it helps me to keep things in perspective.
Luke 12:28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!
I think Jesus is saying something similar in these verses. Don’t go around starving. Don’t go around naked. But know that you don’t have to stress and worry and fret over these necessities because I will provide for you. You are my deeply loved child.
Luke 12:29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.
Precious Savior, Thank You for perspective that can only come from You. Thank You for freeing me up from trivial worries so that I can focus on Your important kingdom work. Help me to keep you first in my life. Always. Amen.
Luke 12:30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
Have a blessed day.